Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown

When her granddaughter was accepted to Naropa University, the celebrated author Pema Ch¶dr¶n promised that she€d speak at the commencement ceremony. Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better contains the wisdom shared on that day. €œWhat do we do when life doesn€t go the way we hoped?€ begins Pema €œWe say, €˜I€m a failure.€ But what if failing wasn€t just €œokay,€ but the most direct way to becoming a more complete, loving, and fulfilled human being? Through the insights of her own teachers and life journey, Pema Ch¶dr¶n offers us her heartfelt advice on how to face the unknown€"in ourselves and in the world€"and how our missteps can open our eyes to see new possibilities and purpose. For Pema€s millions of readers, prospective graduates, or anyone at a life crossroads, this gem of clarity and reassurance is sure to find a welcome place in many a kitchen, office, and backpack.